cover
TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Sara Townsend, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: August 21, 2018
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval for the issuance of a Circus License to Kelly Miller Circus for a circus to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center on September 19 - 23, 2018
PURPOSE:
Kelly Miller Circus have applied for a Circus license to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center parking lot on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 21, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
BACKGROUND:
Kelly Miller Circus started in 1938 by Obert Miller and his sons, Kelly and Dory, the Al G. Kelly Miller Brothers Circus, now known simply as Kelly Miller, has entertained millions of American and Canadian citizens while establishing itself in the fabric and history of the American Tented Circus. This will be the First year that Kelly Miller Circus brings their event to the City of Aurora
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has provided the required insurance document, a copy of the event layout, Carnival application, Security requirement application and Entertainment Form, Application Fee, Food and Beverage Tax Registration, Assembly Operational Permit Application, Letter of Permission from Property Owner, Restoration/Performance Bond, and Health Department Certificate.
City Staff (Fire Prevention, Police Department, Law Department and the City Clerk's office) will work closely with them to ensure additional requirements are met prior to the issuance of a license.
Additionally, as required by the State of Illinois, all operators, attendants and assistants will be appropriately screened, and a list of these employees will be provided to the office of the City Clerk prior to the event.
Kelly Miller Circus is a traveling family circus. To contain cost for such a vast event, the performers and employees travel and reside in RV's throughout their performances. They are requesting permission to park their RV's and temporarily reside within the circus grounds.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request that this item be referred to the Government Operations Committee for a recommendation to approve.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Lofchie
Alderman Franco, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
title
A Resolution Requesting approval for the issuance of a Circus License to Kelly Miller Circus for a circus to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center on September 19 - 23, 2018.
..body
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Miller Circus have applied for a Circus license to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center parking lot on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, September 21, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
WHEREAS, Kelly Miller Circus has paid all applicable fees and has agreed to provide final documentation prior to the issuance of the license sought; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aurora Code Sections 8-43 and 8-44, the City Council shall after review of a complete application, have the discretion to grant or deny the issuance of a carnival License.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that a Circus License be issued to Kelly Miller Circus for September 19 - 23, 2018 at the Fox Valley Shopping Center parking lot.